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CamaroIOM12 · 06-15-2012, 08:03 AM

I have a 2012 V6 LFX I use 87 octane (dealer recommended

) just wondering if anyone uses a higher octane and if so do you notice better gas mileage or performance?

austinjames · 06-15-2012, 08:04 AM

nope, I use 87 as well in my v6. some people run higher octane in the v6 but its just costs them more money to fill up, thats it. Ive seen a hundred threads on this.

ShowSStopper · 06-15-2012, 08:38 AM

Nope. 87 Octane here. I've heard higher octane boosts the performance a little bit in these cars, but to me it's not worth it. Regular gas was one of the reasons I got the V6.

Nvincent4708 · 06-15-2012, 08:42 AM

91-93 Octane.

103+ when racing.

Can't_C_Me · 06-15-2012, 08:54 AM

I use 93 when just driving. But when at the track I spray in some 100% Meth when boosting.

black79ta · 06-15-2012, 09:01 AM

93 can you do a fuse pull to take advantage of the 93 as opposed to 91? Or does the code pull only reset to 91.

malave7567 · 06-15-2012, 09:04 AM

the v6 does not have two separate octane table like the V8, but it does adjust timing a little bit depending on octane. I always run 91 in my LFX because that is what's available to me.

Monchy36 · 06-15-2012, 09:08 AM

So doesn't make any difference on the performance if i use 87 or 91?

RubyCamaro · 06-15-2012, 09:13 AM

Uh, YES it makes a BIG difference. It resets the PCM on the car to a lower octane table when you use the lower octane. The V6 will automatically reset itself to the higher octane table when you start runing higher octane. The V8's have to do a fuse pull to get it to reset
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ghlight=octane
I saw a big difference when I started running Shell 93 octane after the low octane crap the dealer put in it (even the factory uses lower octane). You should also use "Top Tier" gasoline recommended by GM (go to www.toptiergas.com ). I run only Shell 93 octane. It is WELL worth the extra $ to me. I get a much better permagrin. There is a ton of info on C5 on all this if you search.

nyrfan · 06-15-2012, 09:16 AM

Shell 93 ONLY!

I can say without a doubt I noticed a difference between 87 and 93!

RADREVX · 06-15-2012, 09:16 AM

ethanol free 87. i figure id use it, the station is only a couple miles away. plus my car sits in the garage alot. more mpg and big performance change.

The Stig · 06-15-2012, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RADREVX

ethanol free 87. i figure id use it, the station is only a couple miles away. plus my car sits in the garage alot. more mpg and big performance change.

I would love to have ethanol free gas

PAUL SS · 06-15-2012, 09:40 AM

Sunoco 93, just wish it didn't contain 10% ethanol.

jaysonstuart · 06-15-2012, 09:54 AM

93 octane must be a regional thing, highest sold here unless you buy racing gas is 91 octane.

06-15-2012, 08:03 AM	#1
CamaroIOM12 Jim Drives: 2013 2SS Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: PA Posts: 702 View My Garage	What gas do you run? I have a 2012 V6 LFX I use 87 octane (dealer recommended ) just wondering if anyone uses a higher octane and if so do you notice better gas mileage or performance?

06-15-2012, 08:04 AM	#2
austinjames Account Suspend...Right Drives: Synergy LS & Vulcan 1600cc Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 3,547 View My Garage	nope, I use 87 as well in my v6. some people run higher octane in the v6 but its just costs them more money to fill up, thats it. Ive seen a hundred threads on this. __________________

06-15-2012, 08:54 AM	#5
Can't_C_Me Don't Sleep on My V6 Drives: 2016 C7 1LT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oxford, GA Posts: 3,596 View My Garage	I use 93 when just driving. But when at the track I spray in some 100% Meth when boosting. __________________

06-15-2012, 09:01 AM	#6
black79ta Drives: 79 transam with 582cid dart motor Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: missouri Posts: 529 View My Garage	93 can you do a fuse pull to take advantage of the 93 as opposed to 91? Or does the code pull only reset to 91. __________________ 2010 Camaro (inferno orange, 2SS, RS and such) cat backs, catch can, CAI on the way 79 Transam, 582 cid dart motor 779hp 315's out back 40spline gdaxles tko tranny

06-15-2012, 09:08 AM	#8
Monchy36 ZLT!!! COTW (8/5/13) Drives: 2011 IOM 1LT RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Slatington, PA Posts: 4,773	So doesn't make any difference on the performance if i use 87 or 91? __________________ My Journal:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213787

06-15-2012, 08:38 AM	#3
ShowSStopper Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS Black Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 1,091	Nope. 87 Octane here. I've heard higher octane boosts the performance a little bit in these cars, but to me it's not worth it. Regular gas was one of the reasons I got the V6.

06-15-2012, 08:42 AM	#4
Nvincent4708 Drives: N/A Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 25,856 View My Garage	91-93 Octane. 103+ when racing.

06-15-2012, 09:04 AM	#7
malave7567 Drives: 2015 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 835	the v6 does not have two separate octane table like the V8, but it does adjust timing a little bit depending on octane. I always run 91 in my LFX because that is what's available to me.

06-15-2012, 09:13 AM	#9
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,241 View My Garage	Uh, YES it makes a BIG difference. It resets the PCM on the car to a lower octane table when you use the lower octane. The V6 will automatically reset itself to the higher octane table when you start runing higher octane. The V8's have to do a fuse pull to get it to reset http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ghlight=octane I saw a big difference when I started running Shell 93 octane after the low octane crap the dealer put in it (even the factory uses lower octane). You should also use "Top Tier" gasoline recommended by GM (go to www.toptiergas.com ). I run only Shell 93 octane. It is WELL worth the extra $ to me. I get a much better permagrin. There is a ton of info on C5 on all this if you search. __________________

06-15-2012, 09:16 AM	#10
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Shell 93 ONLY! I can say without a doubt I noticed a difference between 87 and 93! __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

06-15-2012, 09:16 AM	#11
RADREVX Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: FAIRPORT NY Posts: 286	ethanol free 87. i figure id use it, the station is only a couple miles away. plus my car sits in the garage alot. more mpg and big performance change.

06-15-2012, 09:40 AM	#13
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,688 View My Garage	Sunoco 93, just wish it didn't contain 10% ethanol. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

06-15-2012, 09:54 AM	#14
jaysonstuart Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albany, OR Posts: 684 View My Garage	93 octane must be a regional thing, highest sold here unless you buy racing gas is 91 octane.